Fifty basketball seasons ago, the Philadelphia 76ers had scheduled a Beer Mug Night Promotion. About 30 minutes before doors opened, a decision was made not to hand them to fans entering the Spectrum, but rather give them out after the game.
The choice was made because the team was on its way to a 9-73 season and management recognized the risk that could be taken handing out the glass mugs to fans enduring another loss.
